This area of the plan is filled with landmines because there may be a large number of events that are totally out of your control… so expect the unexpected and plan for it. Even if you have a well thought-out plan, sufficient funds to execute it, a great mission and a...

There’s a wide variety of choices or “tools” you can employ but not all are suited to every project. Remember, fundraising takes time and costs money so utilize your resources wisely. Make sure you have sufficient funds, time and personnel to achieve your objectives...

Focus on building a trusting and long-term relationship with your donor. Be informative and respectful and always show appreciation for their contributions regardless if they are a first time donor or someone who has reliably donated to many campaigns over a long...

Why you need a fundraising plan Before you start any project you need to develop a plan… and if you’re in charge of raising money for a nonprofit organization that plan is critically important because you don’t have excess funds to correct mistakes, do costly...